The Fight for 15 will raise us all up, and I believe that we can win

I just got back from the SEIU Ignite conference, where I had a chance to spend time with fast food workers, airport workers, child care workers, and other folks who are struggling for a living wage just like us. Most of these folks don’t even have access to a union to help them bargain for a better deal.

Their stories are moving, and the Fight for 15 is winning higher wages around the country. San Francisco will have a $15 minimum wage in 2018, which makes it easier for SEIU to bargain higher wages for our members as well. But around our homes and communities, the fight for fair pay and respect needs our help. I will be in Berkeley on April 15 at 4pm to stand with thousands of my brothers and sisters to show our strength, and we need you to stand with us. Will you? Will you fight for respect for all workers? Will you help to raise up our families and communities? Say YES! Sign up at Wednesday’s chapter meeting or call 1-877-OUR-1021 and say you will join the fight.

Nominations Underway!

Chapter elections are this April, and nominations are now open. Submit them to the election committee or Christina Miyabe at the 1021 offices, or come to Wednesday’s chapter meeting. All members are encouraged to run for office! Learn more on our website.

Plan a party!

We’ve had a lot of challenges these last few years in SFUSD, but things are getting better because of the hard work and dedication of the classified staff who hold everything together. We keep the lights on and the district moving forward, and it’s time to celebrate! Sign up at the chapter meeting to help us plan a party this spring, and bring lots of ideas.